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Model Predictive Control and the Selection of Cost Functions (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Rojas, D., & Wheeler, P. (2021, September). Model Predictive Control and the Selection of Cost Functions. Presented at 2021 23rd European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications (EPE'21 ECCE Europe), Ghent, Belgium (online)

In model predictive control strategy implementations, the cost function selection is very important in ensuring good performance. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of two level voltage source inverters is pr... Read More about Model Predictive Control and the Selection of Cost Functions.

Model predictive control-based direct torque control for matrix converter-fed induction motor with reduced torque ripple (2021)
Journal Article
Dan, H., Zeng, P., Xiong, W., Wen, M., Su, M., & Rivera, M. (2021). Model predictive control-based direct torque control for matrix converter-fed induction motor with reduced torque ripple. CES Transactions on Electrical Machines and Systems, 5(2), 90--99. https://doi.org/10.30941/CESTEMS.2021.00012

To reduce the torque ripple in motors resulting from the use of conventional direct torque control (DTC), a model predictive control (MPC)-based DTC strategy for a direct matrix converter-fed induction motor is proposed in this paper. Two new look-up... Read More about Model predictive control-based direct torque control for matrix converter-fed induction motor with reduced torque ripple.

Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations (2021)
Journal Article
Majstorovic, M., Rivera, M., Ristic, L., & Wheeler, P. (2021). Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations. Energies, 14(11), Article 3230. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14113230

The operation of single-phase Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) is analyzed in the paper. A mathematical model of the converter is developed and described, based on which the structure and selection of parameters for Classical Control and Optimal Sw... Read More about Comparative Study of Classical and MPC Control for Single-Phase MMC Based on V-HIL Simulations.

Experimental Stability Study of Modulated Model Predictive Current Controllers Applied to Six-Phase Induction Motor Drives (2021)
Journal Article
Ayala, M., Doval-Gandoy, J., Gonzalez, O., Rodas, J., Gregor, R., & Rivera, M. (2021). Experimental Stability Study of Modulated Model Predictive Current Controllers Applied to Six-Phase Induction Motor Drives. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36(11), 13275-13284. https://doi.org/10.1109/tpel.2021.3081347

Modulated model predictive current control techniques are considered an interesting option to control multiphase drives due to their control flexibility and fast dynamic response. However, a practical stability study of those techniques is still miss... Read More about Experimental Stability Study of Modulated Model Predictive Current Controllers Applied to Six-Phase Induction Motor Drives.

Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

Matrix converter technology have so far been mainly limited to low power applications. Multi-level voltage source converters are often used for high power applications. In order to combine the good characteristics of both topologies this paper presen... Read More about Predictive Current Control Strategy for a Multi-Modular Matrix Converter.

Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Munoz, J., Baier, C., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter. Presented at 2021 IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA), Valparaíso, Chile

In recent years the application of Model Based Predictive Control (MPC) for power converters has been successfully presented as an alternative to traditional control techniques. MPC has attracted interest due to its fast dynamic response and the abil... Read More about Predictive Current Control Applied to a 3L-NPC Inverter.

Predictive Voltage Control at Fixed Switching Frequency with Reduced Reactive Power in a Direct Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Predictive Voltage Control at Fixed Switching Frequency with Reduced Reactive Power in a Direct Matrix Converter. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

Classical predictive control implementations generate variable switching frequency which could produce input filter resonances in matrix converters topologies, affecting system performance. This paper considers the application of predictive control t... Read More about Predictive Voltage Control at Fixed Switching Frequency with Reduced Reactive Power in a Direct Matrix Converter.

Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rivera, M., Riveros, J., Rodriguez, C., Wheeler, P., & Rohten, J. (2021, March). Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

Model predictive control strategies have recently emerged as a viable alternative for the control of power electronic converters in a range of applications. In this paper a new model predictive control technique for both the ux and torque of an induc... Read More about Predictive Torque and Flux Control of an Induction Machine Fed by a Voltage Source Inverter.

A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Wheeler, P., Zanchetta, P., Mirzaeva, G., & Rohten, J. (2021, March). A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

The cost function selection is considered one of the most relevant aspects for the implementation of Model Predictive Control strategies. In this paper a study of the most common cost functions used for the control of a two level voltage source inver... Read More about A Study of Cost Function Selection in Model Predictive Control Applications.

Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rojas, D., Rivera, M., Toledo, S., & Wheeler, P. (2021, March). Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter. Presented at IEEE International Conference on Automation/XXIV Congress of the Chilean Association of Automatic Control (ICA-ACCA 2021), Valparaíso, Chile

Reactive power is often an issue of concern for the operation of alternating current (AC) electrical power systems. This work aims to apply a model-based predictive control (MPC) to an indirect matrix converter (IMC) to improve the power factor at th... Read More about Reactive Power Control Using a Model-Based Predictive Control Strategy Applied to an Indirect Matrix Converter.